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What color is CD874A?

The RGB color code for color number #CD874A is RGB(205, 135, 74). In the RGB color model, #CD874A has a red value of 205, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.1% magenta, 63.9% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 56.7 % saturation, and 54.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #CD874A has a hue of 27.9° (degrees), 63.9 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.



Color CD874A is cool or warm?

Color CD874A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #CD874A? (For interior and product design)

CD874A has an LRV of nearly 31. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#CD874A

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #CD874A with dark and light Color




Is #CD874A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color CD874A meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #CD874A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(205, 135, 74)
Red
205 (80.4%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
34.15%
Yellow
63.90%
Key
19.61%

HSL

HSL(27.94deg, 56.7 %, 54.7 %)

Hue
27.94°
Saturation
56.71 %.
Lightness
54.71 %.

RYB

RYB(94, 113, 47)
Red
94 (36.8%)
Yellow
113 (44.3%)
Blue
47 (18.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.94°
Saturation
63.90 %.
Brightness / Value
80.39 %.

HWB

H: 27.94°

W: 29.02 %

B: 19.61 %

XYZ

X : 35.08

Y : 30.8

Z : 10.58

YXY

Y1 : 30.8

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 19.61%

M : 47.06%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 30.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.5YR 6.0/8

CIE-Lab

L : 62.34

A : 20.97

B : 43.14

CIE-Lch

L : 62.34

C : 47.96

H : 64.07

CIE-Luv

L : 62.34

U : 54.69

V : 45.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.5

A : 15.69

B : 27.55






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #CD874A


Here are the colors similar to CD874A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#CD853F
Peru
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#D99058
Persian Orange
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#CC7722
Ochre
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to CD874A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to CD874A.


#C88242
PANTONE 722 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#D38235
PANTONE 7412 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#DE9252
PANTONE 2431 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#DC8633
PANTONE 7413 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to CD874A.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to CD874A.


#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)
#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to CD874A.


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #CD874A


Here are the paint colors similar to CD874A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color CD874A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #CD874A to Dunn-Edwards


#CA884E
Ginger Spice (DE 5271)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#CE8544
Melted Copper (DE 5244)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#D48C46
Cognac (DET 464)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
#D4823C
Clay Terrace (DE 5229)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color CD874A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #CD874A to Behr


#CA884B
Golden Pumpkin (M240-7)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#D2864E
Flaming Torch (PPU3-03)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C38650
Butter Rum (PPU4-03)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#C08950
Toffee Tart (M250-6)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color CD874A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #CD874A to Benjamin Moore


#CD8341
Golden Harvest (2157-20)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#D0864E
Cornucopia Tan (119)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#D78A4B
Pumpkin Spice (126)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color CD874A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #CD874A to Sherwin Williams


#C6884A
Tassel (SW 6369)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#D28240
Amber Wave (SW 6657)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#D88B4D
Serape (SW 6656)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#C08650
Rookwood Amber (SW 2817)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color CD874A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #CD874A to Valspar


#D48A43
Jack O' (P085)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#C88B57
Orange Pekoe (M146)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#CA8C4D
Butternut Tree (3002-5B)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#D7873F
Hazelnut Coffee (3001-3A)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color CD874A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #CD874A to PPG Paints


#CC8149
Gingerbread (PPG1201-6)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#C68B5A
Broomstick (PPG16-19)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#D09258
Polo Pony (PPG1202-6)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#CD874A color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



CD874A
Peru*

4A90CD
Celestial Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #CD874A?

Color that best contrast with #CD874A is #4A90CD, color name is Celestial Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #CD874A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #CD874A is #4A90CD, color name is Celestial Blue*.





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